Scott Selwood appointed Melbourne Storm leadership coach
The former West Coast and Geelong player will mentor Storm leaders in 2027, taking over from Todd Lowrie as he moves to the club’s NSW Cup team.
Melbourne Storm have named former AFL player Scott Selwood as leadership coach for the 2027 season, with responsibility for supporting established leaders and those developing into leadership roles.
The 36-year-old replaces Todd Lowrie, who has been appointed to coach Storm’s NSW Cup side in 2027. Selwood’s older brother Joel previously held the leadership position for one year in 2023, after retiring from the AFL in 2022.
Selwood moved into coaching after finishing his playing career in 2019, having made 169 appearances across West Coast and Geelong. He then worked at Collingwood for six years as a development coach before leaving at the end of 2025.
His Storm duties will involve close collaboration with senior club leaders and coaches. Selwood said discussions with Joel and meetings with club figures had left him impressed with Storm’s culture, and he looked forward to working with its leadership group.
Storm director of football Frank Ponissi said Selwood would contribute experience and a different perspective, drawing on leadership skills demonstrated during his AFL playing and coaching careers.
